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  • Korean Educational Broadcasting System (EBS)
  • 한국교육방송공사
Type Terrestrial radio and television
Country South Korea
Availability
Owner Government of South Korea
Key people Myung-joong Kim, President
Launch date 1980; 45 years ago (1980)
Callsigns HLQL
Official website www.ebs.co.kr


The Korean Educational Broadcasting System (Korean: 한국교육방송공사, romanized: Hanguggyoyugbangsong-gongsa), or EBS, is a special TV and radio network in South Korea. Its main goal is to help people learn. EBS is unique because it's the only major South Korean network that doesn't have different channels for different regions. It started in the 1980s as part of another network, KBS. Then, in 1990, it became its own independent company.

How EBS Gets Its Money

Even though EBS is a public service, it gets most of its money from other places. A big part of its budget comes from selling textbooks and other learning materials. It also earns money from advertisements on its TV, radio, and internet channels. The rest of its funding comes from TV license fees, which are small payments people make for owning a TV. The government also gives EBS some money to help with its educational mission.

EBS Channels

EBS offers many different channels for learning and entertainment. Here are some of them:

  • EBS1 — This is the main TV channel. It shows documentaries, educational programs for young children, and shows for teens. You can find it on Channel 10.1.
  • EBS2 — This is EBS's second main TV channel. It's on Channel 10.2.
  • EBS FM — This is EBS's radio station. It mostly helps people learn new languages. Important listening tests for the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) are broadcast here every year.
  • EBS Plus 1 (subscription TV) — This channel focuses on helping high school students prepare for important tests like the CSAT. It offers programs that support what students learn in school.
  • EBS Plus 2 (subscription TV) — This channel is for "lifelong learning." It has many different programs for both younger and older viewers.
  • EBS English (subscription TV) — This channel is all about learning English. It has shows for kids from kindergarten all the way up to high school.
  • EBS Kids (subscription TV) — This channel is just for children. It shows fun and educational programs for younger audiences.

EBS also has a special channel called EBS America in the United States. This channel shares Korean culture, helps people learn the Korean language, and shows children's programs.

EBS Logos Over Time

  • EBS Logo 1990

    The very first EBS logo, used from 1990 to 1995.

  • EBS Logo 1995

    The second EBS logo, used from 1995 to 2001.

  • EBS Logo 2001

    The third EBS logo, used from 2001 to 2004.

  • EBS Logo

    The current EBS logo, used since 2004.

Popular EBS Shows

EBS creates many of its own shows and also brings in popular cartoons from other countries. All foreign shows are dubbed into Korean so everyone can enjoy them.

Shows Made by EBS

  • Bboongbboong-E (뿡뿡이)
  • Chiro (치로와 친구들)
  • EBS News 12 (EBS 뉴스 12)
  • Jisik Channel e (Knowledge Channel e; 지식채널e)
  • The EBS space (EBS 스페이스 공감)
  • Oops! Ikooo (우당탕탕 아이쿠!)
  • Tayo the Little Bus (꼬마버스 타요)
  • Titipo Titipo (띠띠뽀 띠띠뽀)
  • Janghak Quiz (장학퀴즈)
  • Ding-Dong-Dang kindergarten (딩동댕유치원)
  • Miniforce (최강전사 미니특공대)
  • English Café (영어 카페)
  • Vroomiz (부릉! 부릉! 브루미즈)
  • Boni and Hani (생방송 톡! 톡! 보니 하니)
  • Cocomong (냉장고 나라 코코몽)
  • Pororo the Little Penguin (뽀롱뽀롱 뽀로로)
  • Robocar Poli (로보카폴리)
  • Semi and the Magic Cube (세미와 매직큐브)
  • Super Wings (출동! 슈퍼윙스)
  • Fire Robo (출동! 파이어로보)
  • Tickety Toc (시계마을 티키톡!)
  • Flowering Heart (플라워링 하트)
  • Larva in New York (라바 인 뉴욕)
  • Giant Peng TV (자이언트 펭TV)

Imported Shows

EBS also broadcasts many popular shows from around the world, all in Korean!

EBS Radio Programs

  • Morning Special — A show that airs every weekday and Saturday morning.
  • CSAT Listening Comprehension — Special broadcasts for the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) listening exams.

EBS Plus Programs

  • Survival English — A program on EBS Plus that helps you learn English for real-life situations.

See also

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